New York LLC cost

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How to form an LLC in New York

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1. 1

   Pick and check your New York LLC name

   Free

   Search the New York business registry for your exact name, make sure it ends with "LLC" or "L.L.C.", and avoid restricted words like bank or insurance. Name reservation is optional in most states.

2. 2

   Appoint a registered agent

   $0 yourself · ~$129/yr commercial

   Every New York LLC needs a registered agent with a physical in-state street address available during business hours. You can act as your own agent if you live in the state; otherwise use a commercial agent.

3. 3

   File the Articles of Organization (Form DOS-1336)

   New York state fee — $208

   File the Articles of Organization (Form DOS-1336) online with the New York Secretary of State at https://dos.ny.gov/limited-liability-companies. Standard approval takes 1-2 weeks. The state fee is charged as $208 at checkout.

4. 4

   Optional: pay for expedited processing

   $25

   New York will move your filing to the front of the queue and approve it in 1 day instead of 1-2 weeks.

5. 5

   Complete the publication requirement

   ~$1,000

   Publication in two county newspapers for six weeks, plus a $50 certificate. Costs spike in NYC counties.

6. 6

   Get your EIN from the IRS

   Free direct · $80 with our EIN service

   Apply online at IRS.gov once your LLC is approved. It is free and issued immediately for US residents; non-residents file Form SS-4 by fax or mail, or use our EIN service.

7. 7

   Write an operating agreement

   Free template · ~$50 drafted

   Not filed with the state, but banks ask for it and it settles ownership, profit splits and what happens if a member leaves.

8. 8

   File your BOI report with FinCEN

   Free direct · $50 with our BOI service

   Report your beneficial owners to FinCEN within the deadline that applies to your formation date. Filing directly is free.

9. 9

   Open a US business bank account

   Varies by provider

   Use your approved Articles, EIN letter and operating agreement. Non-residents typically use Wise, Payoneer, Airwallex or Mercury-style accounts.

10. 10

    Calendar your Biennial Statement

    $9

    New York requires the biennial statement every two years (Biennial statement due in the anniversary month), starting the year after formation. Missing it risks penalties and administrative dissolution.

11. 11

    Plan for the minimum state tax

    $25 minimum

    Annual filing fee starts at $25 based on gross income. Deadline: March 15 (LLC filing fee, Form IT-204-LL); April 15 personal.